Queen Beatrix Abdicates in the Netherlands

After a 33-year reign she handed over on Tuesday to her son, Willem-Alexander, the country’s first king in 123 years.     [Source]

Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Netherlands

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Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/world/europe/queen-beatrix-to-abdicate-in-the-netherlands.html?partner=rss&emc=rss